How far is Shanghai from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 5736 miles / 9231 kilometers / 4984 nautical miles.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5735.771 miles
- 9230.828 kilometers
- 4984.248 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 5723.052 miles
- 9210.359 kilometers
- 4973.196 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Seattle to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 11 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Shanghai?
The time difference between Seattle and Shanghai is 16 hours. Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Seattle to Shanghai generates about 681 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 681 kilograms equals 1 501 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Seattle to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |
| Destination | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |